Question

Sulphur has an atomic number of 16. i know it can form 2 covalent bonds. can someone show me how this is worked out plz

Answer 1

First, what is the electron config for an S atom?

Answer 2

Ne 3s2 3p4

Answer 3

so it is 2 electrons away from an octet right?

Answer 4

i guess

Answer 5

So one covalent bond add one new electron to an atom

Answer 6

S want 2 new electron, hence it will form 2 covalent bond